Human Skeletons found behind Bihar Medical College: Health Dept orders Probe
An investigation team of Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital accompanied by policemen visited the spot on Saturday. According to sources, one or two of bodies were found to be charred, while many skeletons were found strewn on the ground or stuffed into sacks in the forest area.
Bihar: A report has been sought by District Magistrate (DM) Alok Ranjan Ghosh from the authorities concerned after human skeletons were recovered from behind the building of Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) here on Saturday.
The state's Health Department has also given the order for an investigation into the matter. As many as 108 people have died due to acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) at SKMCH so far, which is grappling with the influx of AES cases for want of facilities and other necessary wherewithal.
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The total toll due to the vector-borne disease mounted to 128 on Saturday.
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